Where Are the Romans

Where are the Romans Why are they not marching strong Are they lost in pages of history bygone Are they wrapped and hidden in mystery and song Where are the Romans There are new empires to build There are new legends to tell There are our senses to thrill Where are the Romans Foundations braced by law Beauty the eyes enthrall Great marble columns to fall Where are the Romans Decadence we need to feed Wealth in love of greed Might will set you free Where are the Romans Did they slowly disappear Did the barbarians sweep them in fear Did the riches dissolve into arrears Where are the Romans Empire of the West Civilization at it's best Standing the time of test Where are the Romans We need bridges and roads We need entertainment of colossal shows We need to believe in gods and heros The Romans are here In dreams in love in desire In reaching within but higher A farm boy plows the earth and ignites the world afire